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CYWM
Athabasca Airport · Athabasca
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,971 ft / 601 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.20 MHz (ATF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 4,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Athabasca Airport (CYWM), located in Athabasca, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,971 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Athabasca Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYWM / —
Municipality
Athabasca
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,971 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 17 (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ATF ATF
123.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026